Coming to Orlando this Summer?

If you are visiting Orlando this Summer and considering buying a vacation, rental or second home here, here is a idea of cost, location and home size for around £220,000.

This is a residential community located in a popular area of Orlando, with homes ranging from 1,966 square feet to 3,600 square feet.

Abundant shopping, dining and entertainment can be found in the many shopping venues around the neighborhood with convenient access to SR 408, SR 417 and the Beachline.

Resale homes, with a pool (and normally fully furnished) start at around £180,000.

Want to find out more about new or resale homes in the Orlando area? Please contact us below.

A record 72M tourists visited Orlando in 2017!

It bested the previous record of 68 million people who traveled to Florida in 2016, making Orlando the first U.S. city to surpass the 70 million threshold for tourists. Visiting Orlando this summer? – See below for theme park updates.

Orlando Real Estate Prices

Metro Orlando home values rose 10.1 percent during the last 12 months to reach a midpoint price of $223,700 – thinking of buying a home here? – Contact us below.

Visiting Orlando This Summer? – Here’s what’s Happening Around Town

New at Walt Disney World Resort
Pandora – The World of Avatar: Having opened in May 2017, this amazing expansion to Disney’s Animal Kingdom is inspired by James Cameron’s groundbreaking Avatar motion picture and its forthcoming sequels. Home to the Avatar Flight of Passage and Na’vi River Journey attractions, the new land also features themed dining and shopping, floating mountains, bioluminescent rainforests and after-dark entertainment.

Miss Adventure Falls: The newest ride at Disney’s Typhoon Lagoon Water Park is also one of the longest at Disney’s parks. Once aboard this family-style raft adventure, you’ll be taken to the highest peaks before plunging into white-water excitement.

Star Wars Guided Tour: Head to Disney’s Hollywood Studios for this new, all-access tour, which includes the “Star Wars: A Galaxy Far, Far Away” and “March of the First Order” productions. You’ll also be able to enjoy a nighttime fireworks spectacular, themed dining experiences, character meet-and-greets and more.

Happily Ever After: This new, nighttime spectacular at Disney’s Magic Kingdom combines the magic of Disney storytelling, beloved Disney characters and fireworks. It features moments from such hits as Aladdin, Moana, Zootopia and others.

Coming Soon to Walt Disney World Resort
Toy Story Land: Scheduled to open on June 30, 2018, this new land at Disney’s Hollywood Studios will make you feel as if you’ve been shrunk to the size of a toy and turned loose in Andy’s backyard. New attractions will also be part of the fun, including Alien Swirling Saucers, Slinky Dog Dash and Toy Story Mania. And when you’re ready for a bite to eat, Woody’s Lunchbox will be serving Toy Story-themed eats and treats.

New at Universal Orlando Resort
Universal’s Volcano Bay Water Park: Splash into thrilling adventures and blissful relaxation at Orlando’s newest water park, which features the 200-foot-tall Krakatau volcano as its centerpiece. Inside, enjoy wild adventures on slides, water coasters and rapid rides, as well as tropical getaways on peaceful Waturi Beach and the Kopiko Wai Winding River. Plus, the all-new TapuTapu wearable technology means you’ll never have to wait in long lines for the attractions.

Race Through New York Starring Jimmy Fallon: The star of NBC’s The Tonight Show has arrived at Universal Studios Florida! Join him for the ultimate ride through New York City’s deepest subway tunnels and tallest skyscrapers. After the fun, stock up on themed merchandise at The Tonight Shop.

Coming Soon to Universal Orlando Resort
Fast & Furious – Supercharged: Get ready for the ultimate thrill ride at Universal Studios Florida when this fast-paced adventure debuts this spring. Based on the blockbuster movies, the attraction will feature an original Fast & Furious story starring “the Family,” their iconic rides – and you.

New Nighttime Lagoon Show: While details are still forthcoming, Universal Studios Florida will unveil a new, nighttime lagoon show in summer 2018. Enhanced with lighting and special effects, the production will feature animated characters from Universal attraction properties.

New at SeaWorld Orlando
Kraken Unleashed: In 2017, the former Kraken roller coaster got a virtual-reality (VR) makeover, transforming into this thrilling new adventure at SeaWorld Orlando. After strapping on a high-tech VR headset, you’ll embark on a deep-sea mission alongside legendary and extinct creatures from the past – including the featured monster.

Dolphin Nursery: This unique attraction at SeaWorld Orlando has always been one of the park’s most popular, especially among children, and it got a major upgrade in 2017. Enhancements include bigger windows and more viewing levels, which makes it easier than ever to get up close and personal with mother and baby dolphins.

Coming Soon to SeaWorld Orlando
Ray Rush: Scheduled to open at Aquatica, SeaWorld’s Waterpark, in spring 2018, this attraction will give you three ways to slide, splash and soar on a wild water adventure. The ride’s features will include water jets, dives and a colossal water sphere.

Infinity Falls: SeaWorld Orlando’s most pulse-pounding experience yet will send you via raft on a jungle river journey featuring fountains, waterfalls and the remains of a lost civilization. It will also boast the tallest drop of its kind. Look for the ride to open in summer 2018.

New at LEGOLAND Florida Resort
LEGO Ninjago World: The newest land at LEGOLAND Florida Resort opened in January 2017. It features LEGO Ninjago The Ride, in which guests dispatch foes with fireballs, ice and lightning courtesy of the attraction’s innovative hand-gesture technology.

The Great LEGO Race: Brick-lovers, start your engines! The first-ever virtual-reality (VR) roller coaster designed just for kids debuted at LEGOLAND Florida Resort in March. It also marks the first time the LEGO brand and mini-figure characters have been integrated with VR technology in a theme park attraction.

Coming Soon to LEGOLAND Florida Resort
LEGO Star Wars: The Force Awakens MiniLand Display: Coming later in 2018 to LEGOLAND Florida Resort, this massive display will use thousands of LEGO bricks, lights, sound effects and animation to re-create key scenes from the hit film, including memorable moments with Rey, Finn, Poe, Kylo Ren and BB-8. It joins other displays based on previous Star Wars films.

New Around Orlando
Andretti Indoor Karting & Games: Part of Orlando’s International Drive entertainment, dining and shopping district, and adjacent to the Orange County Convention Center, this indoor go-kart facility is spearheaded by racing legend Mario Andretti. You can also enjoy boutique bowling, indoor zip-lining, racing simulators and arcade games, laser tag, and rock-climbing, plus a wealth of gourmet food and beverage choices.

iFly Orlando: You can get all of the thrills of skydiving without jumping out of an airplane at this attraction, conveniently located on International Drive. What’s more, guests as young as 3 can float safely thanks to the wall-to-wall cushion of air created by iFly’s vertical wind tunnel.
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Stompin’ Gator Off-Road Adventure: The December 2017 debut of this new, separate-ticketed ride marked the completion of a $2.2 million expansion at Gatorland. After boarding one of the custom-made, 12-foot-tall, off-road ride vehicles, you’ll careen through a hilariously high-octane adventure filled with crazy characters, gorgeous Florida countryside – and of course, gators.

Topgolf Orlando: Located in the International Drive area near the Orange County Convention Center, Topgolf can be enjoyed by professional golfers and complete novices alike. The reason being, the venue offers an innovative game that combines traditional golf with a scoring system similar to darts. The facility has 102 climate-controlled driving bays, which can host up to six players each and use advanced technology to track shots. Topgolf also has 230 HDTVs and a chef-driven food and beverage menu.

Attractions Coming Soon to Orlando
StarFlyer: Scheduled to open in 2018 on International Drive, this swing ride will take you 450 feet in the air – 50 feet higher than the neighboring ICON Orlando – before bringing you back to earth for an incredible adrenaline rush.

Enjoy and Have a great Summer!

Orlando Real Estate News 2018

According to the Orlando Regional REALTOR® Association, Orlando’s overall median home sales increased 10.3% compared to this time last year.

Overall inventory declined by 11% with single family home inventory down 7% and condos down 25%.

Currently there is a 2.31 month supply of inventory available.

Rents also are rising in Orlando, Zillow said, noting a 3.5 percent increase since April 2017 to a median figure of $1,448 monthly for long term lets.

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